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Canon PowerShot A50 Canon's "Digital ELPHs" goes megapixel plus - great picture quality, superb portability! Select a topic Reference: Datasheet PowerShot A50 Test Images --------------------------------- 1. Intro and Highlights 2. Executive Overview 3. Design 4. Viewfinder 5. Optics 6. Exposure & Flash 7. Shutter Lag & Cycle Time Tests 8. Operation & User Interface 9. Camera Modes & Menus 10. Image Storage & Interface 11. Video, Power, Software 12. Test Results & Conclusion --------------------------------- Print-Friendly Review Version Additional Resources and Other Links Reader Comments on PowerShot A50 Review --------------------------------- Digital Camera Comparometer (TM) --------------------------------- <-- Digital Cameras (Home) <-- Digital Camera Reviews Index (Next): Executive Overview>> Page 1:Intro and Highlights Review First Posted: 7/10/1999

	*	1280x960 resolution
	*	Compact, rugged case
	*	2.5x Optical Zoom Lens
	*	Great low-light ability (up to ISO400)
	*	Panorama support, including 2x2 matrix!

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Major Features

• 1.3 Megapixel CCD sensor delivering 1280 x 960 or 640x480 pixel resolution
• 2.0 inch color LCD for preview and review of images before and after capture, as well as an optical viewfinder for framing and capturing images
• Zoom lens with focal lengths from 4.3 mm/F2.6 to 10.8 mm/F4.0 (35 mm equivalent: 28 - 70 mm)
• Through-The-Lens (TTL) autofocus
• ISO 100 equivalent; ISO 400 in low-light at low resolution setting
• 1/6 to 1/750 second shutter speed; 2 to 1/750 second shutter speed with Slow Shutter or Night Scene setting
• Auto focus from 20 inches (51 cm) to infinity
• Macro mode allows capture of subjects from 6.7 inches to 20 inches (17 to 51 cm)
• Three recording modes to optimize image capture: Single, Continuous, and Self-Timer
• Continuous mode allows for rapid image capture in succession
• Five image-quality settings for capture from 640 x 480 pixels with normal JPEG compression to 1280 x 960 pixels with no compression (CCD RAW)Built-in flash with four settings: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On, and Flash Off modes
• Flash range from 6.7 inches to 8 feet (telephoto), or 6.7 inches to 11.5 feet (wide-angle) (17 cm to 2.5/3.5 meters, respectively)
• Five available white balance settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, and Tungsten
• Metering range: 2 EV to 16.5 EV
• Exposure compensation from -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
• Images captured in standard JPEG or proprietary Canon (CRW) uncompressed format
• 8 MB CF card supplied with camera
• Transfer of images to PC via RS-232C serial port
• Auto Power-Off setting to conserve battery power
• Very compact, easy-to-handle design
• Uses 2CR5 lithium batteries or optional NB-5H battery pack